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American Lyre Banjo Clock
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American Lyre Banjo Clock
20th century
the mahogany case with foliate carvings, 8-day time only weight driven movement signed "Kilbourn & Proctor Inc.," dial with spurious signature "Sawin & Dyer, Boston"
40 x 11 x 4 1/2 inches
Lyre Banjo Clock in the Manner of Elmer O. Stennes
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Lyre Banjo Clock in the Manner of Elmer O. Stennes
20th century
7 1/2-inch painted metal dial (replaced) with black Roman hour numerals, signed "Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass," brass 8-day weight driven time only Kilbourn and Proctor movement, carved mahogany case with a leaf carved finial (repaired) and lyre shaped throat with scrolling leaf carvings
41 x 10 x 5 inches
Elmer O. Stennes Lyre Banjo Clock
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Elmer O. Stennes Lyre Banjo Clock. 7.5 in. painted metal dial has black Arabic hour numbers, gilt borders around the edge and arbor holes, dial signed Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass and bee mark, typical pierced hands and brass bezel; typical brass, 8 day, weight driven, time only Kilbourn & Proctor movement has steel pendulum rod with brass bob, lead weight and painted red weight baffle. Carved mahogany case has a leaf carved finial, lyre shaped throat with scrolling leaf carvings, reverse painted throat glass with gilt cornucopias and basket of fruit, tapered bracket with teardrop final and leaf carvings. In very good condition and original finish, glass, hands and dial are all in good condition. 41 in. high
Elmer Stennes Lyre Banjo Clock
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A late 20th century Elmer O. Stennes Lyre Banjo clock. 8-day weight driven time only movement marked "Kilbourne & Proctor Inc." with a painted metal dial marked "Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth. Mass." and Roman numerals also marked with a Bee at 6:00. Shaped Mahogany case with carved foliate finial above a circular Brass upper door and carved Lyre throat panel with reverse painted glass over molded lower drop with carved detail and acorn finial. The case is stamped with "12" in several locations. Minor case and finish wear, running when cataloged. 39 3/4" high overall. ESTIMATE $2,000-3,000
American Lyre Banjo Clock
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American Lyre Banjo Clock in the style of Elmer O. Stennes. 7.5 in. painted metal dial (replaced) has black Roman hour numerals, dial signed Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass, typical pierced hands and brass bezel; typical brass, 8 day, weight driven, time only Kilbourn & Proctor movement has steel pendulum rod with brass bob, lock-down hardware, lead weight and painted red weight baffle. Carved mahogany case has a leaf carved finial (repaired), lyre shaped throat with scrolling leaf carvings, reverse painted throat glass with white background, tapered bracket with teardrop final and leaf carvings. In very good condition and original finish, glass, hands and dial are all in good condition. 41 in. high.
American Lyre Banjo Clock
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American Lyre Banjo Clock in the style of Elmer O. Stennes. 7.5 in. painted metal dial (replaced) has black Roman hour numerals, dial signed Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass, typical pierced hands and brass bezel, brass 8 day weight driven time only Kilbourn & Proctor movement has steel pendulum rod with brass bob, lock-down hardware, lead weight and painted red weight baffle. Carved mahogany case with a leaf carved finial (repaired), lyre shaped throat with scrolling leaf carvings, reverse painted throat glass with white background, tapered bracket with teardrop final and leaf carvings. In very good condition and original finish, glass, hands and dial are all in good condition. 41 in. high.
Mahogany Lyre Banjo Clock
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Mahogany Lyre Banjo Clock. 7 in. replaced metal dial with black Roman hour numerals and blued open moon hands, brass weight driven time only 8 day banjo type movement with long pendulum rod, brass covered bob, brass pulley & lead weight. In a carved mahogany case with leaf carved finial, hinged door, scrolling leaf carved lyre shaped throat with inset wood panel, lower door with inset mahogany panel and tapered bracket with acorn finial. Early movement is married to this early 20th century case, weight is replaced, lyre carving has an old split and repair, beautiful dark brown enhanced original finish, center post of movement touches the dial glass when door is closed. 39.5 in. high x 11.25 in. wide x 4 in. deep.